Power Point detailing key aspects of the facility.
- 1. Presented by:Graciela BlackstoneRevised August 2014
2. Key Highlights of this ProjectThe Amphitheater for Humanity
shall be a desirable CommunityGathering space, where all kinds of
multicultural events, filmfestivals, non-profit organizations and
business conferences will beheld. Developed on continuously owned
family farm land since 1659. 435,700 sq./ft Facility Amphitheater
4,000 Seat Capacity Conference Center w/ 5,000 Seat Capacity
Educational Component Historical Cinema Center Critical African
American Historical Site Desirable Community Gathering Space Key
Economic Development EngineVital historical location to provide a
facility with a size and location convenient for all
nonprofit,civic, and private organizations to raise admirable funds
to help Maryland citizens in need.From cultivating the ground, to
cultivating minds 3. AMPHITHEATERThe amphitheater has a small stage
and is designed to seat 4,000people on convertible stepped seating.
This space can be converted to aflat floor format that is suitable
for small conventions.The building is permanently closed on three
sides. The back wall facingthe sloped lawn is designed to open
fully. 4. Amphitheater Features 24,000 sq. ft. steel frame
structure Proscenium seating, thrust stage, sound and
lightingcontrol room; seating for 4,000 people Equipment storage
for scenery and props Lobby area expanded into gathering space
Community multi-purpose space Warming kitchen for catering
Administrative offices Open space, greenery and buffers ParkingFrom
cultivating the ground, to cultivating minds 5. AMPHITHEATER
LAWNThe grass area adjacent to the Amphitheater is partially sloped
intendedto be used as lawn seating for up to 1200 spectators. There
is a flatarea suited for large party tents and temporary vending.
Alongside thelawn are bathrooms and a small retail or cafe space.
6. CONFERENCE CENTERThe Conference Center has 6 floors. The ground
floor is programmedfor a lounge, bar, ballroom and the
amphitheater's Museum ofCommerce that will inside the Conference
Center to describe localgenerational businesses and their
foundations in the community. Theremaining floors are available for
lodging for event participants.There is an opportunity to use a
portion of the roof over the lobby forcaf seating and/or a green
roof. Accommodating rooms and smallhealth and fitness center. Also
will have computer room. 7. Office SpaceThe office building is 3
floors and approximately35,000 sq/f total. This building has
sufficient spacefor small offices, meeting rooms, and
smallconference rooms. 8. Historic Farmhouse LandmarkWe are
transforming a 140+ year old family farm, the last AfricanAmerican
owned farm in Anne Arundel County. It is on MarylandHistorical
Inventory AA-2429 Historical Hall Brown House AnneArundel County
Maryland. The existing house on the site will berenovated and used
as a museum. It will also be the starting and endpoint of the
walking trails.Walking Trails:A series of trails will lead around
the site and down by the Springs.These will have speakers running
along the trail offering a history ofthe site. 9. Historical Land
Opportunities and Support The History: Recognized 300 year old
farmland Registered African American HistoricalPreservation Site
Hall Brown House Historic Maryland life beginning
early1600's.Opportunities: Archaeological Dig Opportunities
Amphitheater for a variety of live eventsSupport Systems:
Historical Cinema Center Vital Educational Center Museum Walking
TrailsFrom cultivating the ground, to cultivating minds 10.
Educational ComponentThe Education component of the Amphitheater
willconsist of programs that will increase knowledge in: History-
Geographical Cinema Arts Math and Science / NASA Kids Program
Ecology and Boating Mega Partnering Business Advancements Job
Creations / International Career CenterWhile increasing the
visibility of Local and NationalNon-Profit group awareness. 11. How
the Historical Cinema Center contributes to the VitalEducation
Center and Overall VenueAs part of the vital educational center, we
feel that each section or area should have videodisplays that,
similar to a museum, would provide the audience with archival
footage andmontage of photos related to that area, all done through
the Historical Cinema Center.First and foremost, an area focused on
the Birth place of Business in America. How business hashelped
developed this country and it roots through Annapolis, MD. through
the Amphitheater'sMuseum of Commerce that will be inside the
Conference Center to describe local generationalbusinesses and
their foundations in the community. Spotlight business
humanitarianism and thepeople responsible for its growth.Highlight
the Historical significance on Black History and the Farmland
history going back tothe sugar cane trade. Recognition of the
Tuskegee Annapolis Chapter, as well as coveringRoots and its
history.Tribute to the Military service through Annapolis,
referencing key Multi-Cultural people that served inthese branches.
Being in Annapolis, this is a great opportunity to shed light on
the historicalmilitary presence within the city.History of
Annapolis as far as people who came through Annapolis, dating back
to when theNative Americans were established through today. Have
highlights of key moment andpeople within that section (i.e. George
Washington retired in Annapolis; ThurgoodMarshall, being the first
African American Justice, was from Annapolis)One small area would
showcase and be museum to all the various film and filmmakers, TV
shows outof Annapolis or that were shot in Annapolis, MD, so it is
more of a cinema history of Annapolis.This gives aspiring young
filmmakers in Annapolis a place to go seek knowledge andmentorship.
12. Plans for the Amphitheaters Historical Cinema Center Conduct a
historical review in cinema throughout Annapolis, toinclude any
films that had to do with the city, so it is more of acinema
history of Annapolis, MD. By creating the Amphitheater Historical
Cinema Center, we have theability to create an annual Film
Festival, that would partner up withlocal Film Festivals, and would
generate more of a cinematic artisticpresence to the community. The
Amphitheater not only works as the venue for such events likefilm
festivals and music festivals (like Blues & Jazz Festival) but
thisalso allows you to cover the event through the historical
cinematiccenter. Working hand in hand with public access channels
and cableproviders will give us an avenue for rebroadcast of the
event locally,as well as on a National Level.One of the first and
biggest projects for the Blackstone HistoricalCinema Center would
be documenting the entire story in bringingabout the construction
of the Amphitheater for Humanity as well ascontinued effort to move
forward and open its doors to the public in2017. That footage would
be used to make the Documentary and bearchived for future use for
the Blackstone Amphitheater for Humanity. 13. About Graciela
Blackstone 5th Generation Farmer on the borderline ofCrownsville
and Annapolis, Maryland Family lived, worked, and eventually owned
the landsince 1659 At 25 formed A & G Cleaning Corporation
completing6 years of cleaning with 75 employees in CamdenYards
Stadium for the Stadium Authority and TheBaltimore Orioles. 35 yrs
old created Blackstone Home BeautificationServices a licensed
Landscaping service where Icompleted over 160 new Homes and many
rehabs.Created Blackstone Staffing Services, providedemployment to
30 people, providing waiters andwaitresses for Weddings, Bar
Mitzvahs etc. U.S. Army Veteran, trained in Hazardous
MaterialManagement and Emergency Evacuation. Completed4 wars,
reactivated during 911 serving as Captainfor the Hazmat team at the
International MonetaryFund in Washington D.C. Then transferred to
thePentagon as a Major of the East Wing that wasdemolished by the
terrorist attack. B.S. Degree from Trinity University in Health
andSafety Administration. Completed 10 years as a volunteer
FireFighter level3 and Emergency Medical Technician at Station 29
inJessup Maryland. Father: MSGT James Blackstone Sr. Chief of
Mechanical Engineers; 99th AviationCorp Tuskegee University Flight
Instructor for theRed Tails in 1941Graciela Blackstone, who is
leading plans to buildthe Amphitheater for Humanity on her family
farmin Crownsville, kneels on the property. Her familyhas had links
to the land since 1659.From cultivating the ground, to cultivating
minds 14. Community Supporters Edward R. Riley, Maryland Senator
Cathleen M. Vitale, Maryland Delegate Mike Pantelides, Mayor of
Annapolis, MD. Laura Newman, County Executive, Anne Arundel County,
Maryland 15. Blackstone Amphitheater Affiliates 16.
Website:http://www.blackstoneamphitheater.org/Face
Book:https://www.facebook.com/blackstone.amphitheaterTwitter:https://twitter.com/Blackstone_AFHYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/user/BAHChannel2012Vimeo:https://vimeo.com/blackstoneamphitheaterPinterest:http://www.pinterest.com/bah1659/
17. Contact InformationGraciela BlackstoneFounder /C.E.O.Blackstone
& Associates, LLC1820 Hall Brown RoadAnnapolis, Maryland
[email protected] FloresMedia / Marketing
ManagerCrazyAce Productions11179 Charnock Rd.Los Angeles,
California [email protected]
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